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Social Studies (MS)

The History Department at ESA wishes to prepare its students to become adults with a profound understanding of their society and their own place in it, while also providing as broad a  historical perspective as possible.  This is best achieved by teaching students to view society as a whole by understanding how human beliefs and activities are interrelated.  Students will focus on the relationships between events, causes, and field of activity, rather than seeing them as independent of each other.  These relationships are taught by specific examples, 
cases, and situations from the past.  The goal in teaching history is not for students to merely learn events from the past, but to also develop the critical and analytical thinking skills that will allow them to succeed at the next level of their education.

Middle School required courses: Louisiana Studies, Cultural Geography, United States History & Government

  • Louisiana Studies

    The theme of Louisiana Studies in sixth grade is “Who we are, Where we are, A whole from many parts.” The main focus of this class is to help students develop an understanding of who they are in the light of the cultures and cultural elements that have built Louisiana throughout its history to what it is today.  With this understanding they can choose to be vital citizens of their communities, their state, their country and the world.  Students will develop skills in comprehension, analysis, research and verbal, written and visual communication.

  • United States History & Government

    The eighth grade history course covers the United States from Columbus’ arrival to Hurricane Katrina, with significant civics and economics components.  The students complete two research papers and multiple other essays, with the goal of developing writing and research skills necessary for upper school courses.  The course also introduces students to primary documents and fosters analytical skills through close reading of these documents.  The chief goal of the course is to introduce and develop the skills that students will need in upper school history courses.

  • Introduction to Religion

    In this semester-long class, we will explore the world religions of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. These traditions of faith have produced some of the world’s greatest literature, art, music, drama, and culture for thousands of years. You will come to understand how different religions attempt to address the central meaning-seeking questions that have guided human inquiry. Who are we? Why are we here? Where are we going?

Our Faculty

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    Garrett Rosen
    Social Studies Department Chair
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    Oxford University - MA (Oxon)
    Providence College - B.A.
    Year Appointed: 2006
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    Sybil Carter
    World Languages Department Chair, French Teacher
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    Louisiana State University - Ph.D.
    Louisiana State University - M.A.
    Louisiana State University - B.A.
    Year Appointed: 2012
  • Photo of Reese Fuller
    Reese Fuller
    Cade Chaplain
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    Northwestern State University - M.A.
    Millsaps College - B.A.
    Year Appointed: 2009
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    Rex Jones
    History Teacher
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    University of Louisiana at Lafayette - M.A.
    University of Louisiana at Lafayette - B.S.
    University of Lafayette at Louisiana - Bachelor
    Year Appointed: 2023
  • Photo of Jennifer Melanson
    Jennifer Melanson
    Social Studies and Math Teacher
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    Arizona State University - B.A.
    University of Texas - Austin - M.A.
    Wellesley College - B.A.
    Year Appointed: 2012
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    Virginia Stokes
    Social Studies Teacher
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    University of Louisiana - Lafayette - Master's Plus 30
    University of Louisiana - Lafayette - B.A.
    University of Louisiana - Lafayette - Teacher Certification
    Year Appointed: 2011

Episcopal School of Acadiana

Episcopal School of Acadiana is a private coeducational day school for students in grades PK3 through 12. Our mission is to instill in every student the habits of scholarship and honor.

Episcopal School of Acadiana (Lafayette Campus)

PK3 through 5th grade
721 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd. Lafayette LA, USA 70508
Phone: 337-993-2263

Episcopal School of Acadiana (Cade Campus)

6th through 12th grades
1557 Smede Rd. at Hwy. 92 Broussard, LA, USA 70518
Phone: 337-365-1416
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